Yogurt-Oatmeal Muffins
Yogurt is the secret ingredient that makes this muffin moist and tender. Makes 12 servings, serving size is one muffin.
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cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats |
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| 1 |
cup plain low-fat yogurt |
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| 1/4 |
cup low-calorie margarine |
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| 2 |
tablespoons dark brown sugar |
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| 1 |
banana, mashed or ¼ cup apple juice concentrate |
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| 1/4 |
cup egg substitute |
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| 1 |
cup all-purpose flour |
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| 1/8 |
teaspoon salt |
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| 1 |
teaspoon baking powder |
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon baking soda |
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| 1/2 |
cup raisins |
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix the yogurt with the oatmeal and let stand for one hour.
Cream the margarine with sugar and banana or apple juice. Add egg and oatmeal mixture. Sift the dry ingredients into the oatmeal mixture. Stir in raisins.
Spoon into 12 muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition information, per serving: 139 calories, 27 calories from fat, 3g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 1mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 22g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 4g protein.
Quesadillas
This super-simple snack is even faster if you have a pancake griddle; simply preheat, spray with nonstick cooking spray and prepare all the quesadillas at once. Trim the fat even further by replacing traditional cheeses with a reduced-fat jack cheese spiked with pepper. Makes 8 servings, serving size is 2 wedges.
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cup shredded Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack or brick cheese |
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1 |
green onion, finely chopped |
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2 |
tablespoons canned chopped green chilies |
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4 |
8-inch flour tortillas |
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1 |
jar chunky salsa, for topping or dipping |
In a medium bowl, toss together cheese, green onion and green chiles. Set aside.
Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. When hot, add one tortilla. Sprinkle with one-fourth of the cheese mixture. When the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute, fold tortilla in half. Continue cooking until lightly browned and crisp on both sides, about 1 minute. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Cut quesadillas into four wedges each. Serve immediately with salsa.
Nutrition information, per serving: 134 calories, 55 calories from fat, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 12mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar, 1g protein.
Turkey Meatballs
If you haven't already tried using ground turkey instead of beef, this recipe could be a tasty introduction. Serving suggestions: ideal for potlucks or small electric casserole, serve as a baked potato topping or over rice or noodles, make a double batch and bake in the oven with potatoes or rice. Makes 4 servings, serving size is 3 ounces.
1 |
pound ground turkey |
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1 |
small onion, minced |
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1/4 |
cup soft bread crumbs (for more fiber, use rolled oats) |
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1 1/2 |
tablespoons water |
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1/4 |
cup egg substitute |
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1 |
package brown gravy mix |
Combine all ingredients (except gravy mix). Shape into meatballs and brown in nonstick skillet.
Mix gravy mix according to package directions. Add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.
Nutrition information, per serving: 232 calories, 108 calories from fat, 12g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 72mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 9g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 22g protein.